Neonatal Neurocritical Care Program
If your baby was born with a neurologic disease or injury, it can be hard to cope with the emotional impact of this experience while navigating the challenges associated with your baby's condition. We are here to help. A baby’s brain has a remarkable ability to heal if they get the care they need as soon as possible. Our Neonatal Neurocritical Care Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) was created to provide this early and expert care. Each member of our team is specially trained to help infants born with or are at risk for neurologic disease, neurological damage or brain injury. We provide the medical support your baby needs and emotional support for you and your family.
How we serve you
Your baby's neonatal neurocritical care specialists are experts in monitoring and delivering treatments and are actively involved in developing new ways to treat these conditions more safely and effectively. Families have the opportunity to participate in our clinical research trials.
Conditions we treat
We treat infants with a wide range of brain conditions and injuries.
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Arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) -
Cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT) - Congenital brain malformations (for example, malformations of cortical development, agenesis of corpus callosum, ventriculomegaly, posterior fossa malformations such as Dandy Walker malformation, schizencephaly)
- Congenital infections
- Congenital neuromuscular disorders
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Congenital or post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus -
Encephalocele -
Epilepsy - Extracranial hemorrhage (subgaleal)
- Genetic or metabolic conditions affecting the central nervous system
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Hemorrhagic stroke - Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Interventricular hemorrhage (IVH)
- Intracranial hemorrhage (subdural, subarachnoid, subpial)
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Meningitis -
Myelomeningocele - Neurological conditions associated with neonatal ECMO
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Periventricular leukomalacia -
Seizures -
Stroke - Vein of Galen malformation or other cerebral arteriovenous malformation
Why choose our Neonatal Neurocritical Care Program
The Neonatal Neurocritical Care Program is one of the few programs in the nation offering specialized care for babies with neurologic diseases or brain injuries. Learn about the unique care available to your baby.
Meet your team
Here at the Neonatal Neurocritical Care Program, you have access to a large team at the forefront of care for these conditions. Every member of our team is specially trained to care for your child.
Our research
The Neonatal Neurocritical Care Program is at the forefront of research to drive better treatments and better outcomes for infants with neurologic disease or brain injury. By participating in a clinical research study, your child can gain access to emerging treatments while helping to create new opportunities for children everywhere.
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